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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.17, 227.85 and 106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.17, 227.85 and 106.94 is: 147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.17 : 227.85 = 106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.17/227.85 = 106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.17x = 227.85 × 106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.17x = 24,366.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,366.28/165.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.52

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